Senior Manager, Global Partnerships & Grants

The Citizens Foundation; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Citizens Foundation seeks an experienced Senior Manager Global Partnerships to manage high-value grants and partnerships with foundations, corporations and donors. You will lead proposal development, ensure grant compliance, and coordinate across fundraising, programs and communications to drive transformative initiatives.

Applicants should have 8+ years in partnerships or development, strong negotiation and leadership, and familiarity with donor management systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in partnership/grant management, fundraising, or international development.
• Proven track record of managing high-value global partnerships or grants.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Partnership Management: managing relationships with global donors, foundations, corporations, and multilateral agencies.
• Proposal & Grant Management: lead proposal writing, budgeting, and submission; monitor compliance, reporting, and deliverables.
• Strategic Planning: align partnership strategies with organizational goals and expansion priorities.
• Collaboration: work with fundraising, programs, and communications teams to design impactful projects.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: track partnership performance, program progress, measure impact, and report to donors.
• Market Intelligence: stay informed about funding landscapes and opportunities.
• Innovation & Technology: apply AI tools and digital solutions to improve partnership management and reporting.

Skills

Global partnerships

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Relationship-building

Project management

Analytical skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

CRM systems

AI in reporting

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business/ Economics/ International Relations/ Development Studies

Tools

CRM systems

Donor management software

Job description

The Citizens Foundation seeks an experienced Senior Manager Global Partnerships to manage high-value grants and partnerships with foundations, corporations and donors. You will lead proposal development, ensure grant compliance, and coordinate across fundraising, programs and communications to drive transformative initiatives.

Applicants should have 8+ years in partnerships or development, strong negotiation and leadership, and familiarity with donor management systems.